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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 163.56, 225.44 and 116.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 163.56, 225.44 and 116.82 is: 161.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    163.56 : 225.44 = 116.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    163.56/225.44 = 116.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    163.56x = 225.44 × 116.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    163.56x = 26,335.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,335.90/163.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.02

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